Salvador Perez went hitless on a night when every other Royals starter had at least one hit, and Kansas City Royals beat the Minnesota Twins 11-6 Friday.
Perez, who leads the majors with 48 home runs and 121 RBI, went 0 for 4 and was hit by a pitch.
All the other Kansas City starters either scored or drove in a run. Hunter Dozier, who homered, and Whit Merrifield each had three hits.
Game two of the series is Saturday at 6:10.